Headlines for February 2005
Monday, February 28th, 2005
- 11:52 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "Any doubt that was left in my mind regarding the value of WrestleMania was erased."
- 10:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: Stone Cold's role announced for WrestleMania 21, Piper's Pit also to be live
- 09:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hulk Hogan officially announced as being inducted into Hall of Fame
- 09:26 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 2/28 Raw Review: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: 2/28 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 07:42 pm TV Reports: 2/26 NWA Wildside TV review: Onyx vs. Rave vs. Rainman vs. Gordy, Phoenix Returns
- 07:33 pm TV Reports: 2/26 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 07:10 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Cena-JBL, Carlito-Long, JBL's Party, 5 Knuckle Shuffle
- 06:53 pm Arena Reports: 2/26 Memphis Wrestling at Mid-South Coliseum: Mordecai, Lawler, Hart, Christopher, Maria, Mabel, Kash, Koko
- 06:43 pm Torch Today: MONDAY NOTES: Vince McMahon, Rock Trailer, Brush with Fame, Hogan rips Benoit
- 05:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown house show line-up, Rock promotes movie, WM Hall of Fame shift
- 05:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE wrestlers picks for the top ten WrestleMania matches ever revealed
- 05:39 pm WWE News: WWE News: Wrestlers' favorite WrestleMania moments, Raw preview, Cena, RVD, Lita
- 05:12 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: WrestleMania 21 - How does the line-up so far compare to previous years?
- 04:56 pm Other News: Torch Indy Report: Overview of weekend of scene, latest results, upcoming shows
- 04:26 pm Guest Editorials: Sure, Jeff Jarrett isn't the ideal NWA Champion right now, but who's really a better available option?
- 04:18 pm Guest Editorials: Is the key to WWE getting red hot going with babyface champions? (plus Keller's Reax)
- 03:53 pm Arena Reports: 2/26 ROH in Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Vetter's details report on show receiving rave reviews
- 03:46 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Becoming a ref, Stephanie-Heyman, Steph's job security, Raw vs. Nitro reborn, Raw replays
- 03:28 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Mae Young gives birth to a hand, Rock vs. Big Show & Triple H
- 03:26 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Flair vs. Hennig, Sid vs. Tank, Bagwell vs. Luger, Norman vs. Dustin
- 03:24 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Storm & Justin vs. Dreamer & Raven, plus Heyman, Sandman, Corino
- 04:41 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews ROH: Night of the Grudges - AJ Styles vs. Paul London, CM Punk, Raven
- 12:22 am Arena Reports: 2/27 WWE Raw in Boston, Mass: Michaels vs. Edge, Batista & Orton vs. Hunter & Flair
Sunday, February 27th, 2005
Saturday, February 26th, 2005
- 10:11 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lesnar talks about his WWE days, WrestleMania 21 tickets in L.A., Orton interview
- 09:35 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: DVD DoubleShot with Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream & Rob Van Dam - One of a Kind
- 08:14 pm Arena Reports: 2/26 WWE Raw in Springfield, Mass: Batista & Orton vs. Flair & Hunter, Graham
- 08:06 pm VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: WWE at MSG, Dueling ECW Reunions, Batista Question of Week, NBA (20 min.)
- 07:53 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: Happy Aniversary, Ring of Honor
- 02:50 pm Torch Today: SATURDAY NOTES: Shane-Steph Dynamic, JBL scores in Poll, Batista's future, Rock, NWO
- 01:18 pm Arena Reports: 2/25 WWE Raw in New York at MSG: Second, very details match by match report
- 01:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: Additional eyewitness notes from WWE's MSG house show last night
- 01:01 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: "Primetime" Elix Skipper on WCW, Russo, TNA, walking edge of cage
- 12:56 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Foley, Abdullah, Cabana, Dreamer, Stles, War Games, Dusty
- 12:52 pm Arena Reports: 2/25 ROH in Dayton, Ohio: A.J. Styles returns to ROH vs. Rave, Joe & Dragon vs. Aries & Evans
- 06:50 am THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: Joanie vs. X-Pac; Leben vs. Koscheck; Hammond vs. TNA; Missy Hyatt
- 01:19 am WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon shows up in wheel chair at MSG, NY crowd up, Saturday preview
- 12:04 am Arena Reports: 2/25 WWE Raw in New York at MSG: Batista & Orton vs. Hunter & Flair, Edge vs. HBK
Friday, February 25th, 2005
- 11:05 pm Arena Reports: We are looking to receive reports from Torch readers who attended WWE's MSG house show tonight
- 10:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: Batista's Turn, Smackdown Sabotage, WWE without Vince, Steamboat Legacy (52 min.)
- 09:14 pm TV Reports: 2/25 TNA Impact on FSN: Caldwell's Review of X Division Action, Jarrett & NAO vs. DDP & Nash
- 07:13 pm TNA News: TNA News: Impact debuts on Eurosport, but includes bizarre dubbed commentary
- 06:38 pm VIP Exclusive Features: WCW drops ball on unopposed Nitro, Hall conduct, Hunter talks, Douglas fired - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted
- 05:13 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How does having JBL as lead heel and champion affect your opinion of Smackdown
- 04:58 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Heyman, Hercules, Eugene, Batista-Rock pattern, new WWE talents, UFC-WWE
- 04:31 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE sets up shop for Australian fans, MTV Rock interview, UK line-up
- 04:17 pm Arena Reports: 2/23 Ohio Valley Wrestling TV tapings: Heartbreakers, Toland, Burke, Blue Print, Cornette
- 04:07 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE's 24/7 channel to get distribution boost with new deal with TVN
- 03:33 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: McMahon vs. Bischoff, WWE reveals future, Goldberg done, Jake starves snake
- 03:26 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #2: "The time has come for the Angle Invitational Challenge to end."
- 03:17 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown rating, Batista vs. Hunter tonight in tag, Vince not expected at MSG
- 10:59 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: TNA Impact Makes Good
- 04:58 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, Live Events, and Appearances
- 04:41 am TV Reports: 2/24 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 04:32 am TV Reports: 2/24 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
Thursday, February 24th, 2005
- 10:31 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "The Celebration of Excellence ran a little long, but was still hilarious"
- 10:14 pm TV Reports: 2/24 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 09:14 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Kazarian talks about his WWE hopes, why he left TNA, still supports TNA
- 09:07 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 2/24 Smackdown Review: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 07:25 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: Batista's Big Choice, Understanding No Way Out
- 02:03 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Dudleys Update, Brand Split Prediction, Batista's Rating Jump, Puder Update
- 01:04 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: WrestleMania 21's Top Matches - Which one are you most looking forward to?
- 12:52 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Smackdown 5 Yrs. Ago: Kane vs. Benoit, Show & Angle vs. Jericho & Rock, Head Cheese
- 12:46 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S Smackdown Report 1 Yr. Ago: Angle explaiins his turn, Cena-Show clash, Lesnar, Dawn
- 12:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: WrestleMania 22 to be in Chicago, Matt Hardy and Lita have real life problems
- 12:36 pm WWE News: WWE News: Cena reminisces about Samoa Joe, Kazarian signs with WWE, Puder update
- 11:00 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: Vince McMahon Walks a Mile in Wrestling Boots
- 05:21 am Arena Reports: 2/23 UPW in Santa Ana, Calif.: Kazarian Announces WWE Deal, Jesus Returns, Puder, Palumbo, O'Haire, Tank
- 01:40 am TNA News: Interview Highlights: Michael Shane talks about former partner Kazarian, TNA's future
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005
- 11:36 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Raw Ratings Analysis, McMahon off the Road, Rock-WWE, Foley, Tryouts (20 min.)
- 10:58 pm WWE News: WWE News: Batista's turn on Raw pops a jump of one full rating point for overrun
- 10:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #850: Keller on WWE Without Vince Around, McNeill on WWE after WM, Batista's Turn, WWE PPV
- 08:39 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions (Wed. edition): How to Alienate Readers Without Really Trying
- 03:27 pm WWE News: WWE News: Job openings with WWE, Rey Mysterio interview, Cena's spinning belt
- 03:14 pm Other News: ETC. News: Goldberg as Santa movie review, Eddie Gilbert anniversary, Miss WCW Nitro
- 02:59 pm WWE News: WWE News: Booker T's new project, NBA copies WWE, WWE false advertising, Raw story
- 02:32 pm ROH News: ROH News: Former WWE wrestler Test scheduled to be Mick Foley's mystery man
- 01:38 pm Other News: Torch Indy Mid-Week Report: Low Ki, Joe, Homicide, Teddy Hart, Jack Evans, Cannon, Punk
- 12:23 pm WWE News: WWE Reports and Discusses Full Financial Position for 3rd Quarter, Fiscal 2005
- 10:59 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Reader feedback and future stars
- 04:50 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews ROH Do Or Die: Samoa Joe, Homicide, Jody Fleisch, debut of John Walters
- 04:04 am WWE News: 2/22 WWE in Philadelphia, Pa: Smackdown and Velocity results, plus post-taping happenings
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005
- 11:26 pm TV Reports: 2/19 NWA Wildside TV Review: Slim J and Fury vs. Fast Eddie and Delay
- 09:52 pm THE LOUNGE: Road to WrestleMania 21: WrestleMania Worst Matches (Hogan-Slaughter, Taker-Sid, Luger-Yoko)
- 06:30 pm ROH News: ROH News: Complete list of teams for six man tourny, injury updates, tryouts announced for ROH wrestling school
- 06:10 pm Other News: Press Release: FIP weekly headlines-Homicide, C.M. Punk, Antonio Banks
- 05:21 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Batista Thumb Turn, Hunter's Confession, Edge & Christian
- 04:52 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Eddie Guerrero talks about pressure during title reign, WM20, dying in ring
- 04:34 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: No Way Out hurt WrestleMania, Pro and Con on Triple H's Confession (25 min.)
- 04:31 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Luger vs. Hogan, Jarrett, Bagwell, Sid, Funk, Flair, Bigelow
- 04:29 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Triple H & X-Pac & Big Show vs. Cactus Jack & Rock & Kane
- 04:20 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka, Roller Jam Jokes
- 04:00 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Book Review: Burgan reviews "Gordon Solie...Something Left Behind" by Pam and Bob Allyn
- 03:08 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #5: "Batista's turn was predictable, but it still didn't fail in giving me goosebumps."
- 02:47 pm WWE News: WWE News: The Biggest Off-Camera Story in WWE, Ross Steps Up in Vince's absense
- 02:42 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE plans to "fix" the Rock situation, reports the New York Daily News
- 03:34 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "Batista is the flavor of the month. One year from now, Batista will be a midcarder."
- 03:21 am Arena Reports: 2/21 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that the TV viewers didn't
- 03:13 am Arena Reports: 2/21 WWE Smackdown in Baltimore, Md.: PPV rematches for tag, singles, and cruiser titles
- 02:44 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/21 Raw Insanity: Arn Anderson as WWE Champ or How Hunter Learned a Lesson About Whispering
- 01:01 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "I don't think the Triple H ''confession'' vignette beforehand took away anything from the turn."
- 12:13 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Thumbs down, powerbomb through the table... perfect!
Monday, February 21st, 2005
- 11:45 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: First batch of thoughts on Batista's decision and the rest of the program
- 11:25 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Batista's Big Decision - What did you think of how WWE handled the big climax
- 09:21 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 2/21 WWE Raw review: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show
- 09:01 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: No Way Out Hits and Misses - Batista-Cena, Guerrero Games, Barbed Wire Hype, Taker Effort
- 08:54 pm TV Reports: 2/21 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 08:49 pm Torch Feedback: WWE No Way Out PPV Reax #3: "I watch TNA and my jaw drops open, then I watch WWE..."
- 08:39 pm Other News: Torch Indy Weekend Report: Greg Valentine, Luger, Taylor, Morton, The Miz, O'Haire, Palumbo
- 06:15 pm ROH News: ROH News: Updated lineups for upcoming events, womens match signed, Strong injured in scramble cage
- 03:53 pm Torch Feedback: WWE No Way Out PPV Reax #2: "I must be in the rare few that actually enjoyed this pay-per-view."
- 05:29 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews ROH Round Robin Challenge II - Paul London, Christopher Daniels
- 12:53 am Torch Feedback: WWE No Way Out PPV Reax #1: "An embarassment. Vince should act like it never happened"
- 12:40 am VIP Exclusive Features: Post-PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Roe discuss WWE No Way Out in-depth (46 min.)
Sunday, February 20th, 2005
- 11:18 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Three No Way Out Polls, including question for those who didn't watch it
- 11:09 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Rapid-Fire Post PPV Audio Analysis: Keller and Powell discuss WWE's No Way Out (10 min.)
- 10:37 pm TV Reports: 2/19 WWE Bottom Line Review: Highlights from Raw and Smackdown, Orton-Christian, Batista-Edge
- 10:29 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S 2/20 WWE No Way Out PPV: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event
- 10:07 pm TV Reports: 2/20 Sunday Night Heat review: Final hype for No Way Out at The Igloo
- 06:23 pm TV Reports: 2/19 WWE After Burn Review: No Way Out Push, Batista on Smackdown, Cena-Booker
- 02:51 pm Arena Reports: 2/19 WWE Raw in Kalamazoo, Mich.: Hunter vs. Orton, Hassan vs. Jericho, Kane vs. Snitsky
- 02:17 pm TV Reports: 2/20 WWE Experience review: Nelson recaps the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 01:39 pm TV Reports: 2/19 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 12:00 pm WWE News: 2/21 WWE Raw PREVIEW: Batista's Big Decision; Unveiling a Masterpiece
- 06:13 am THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: Explicitly in-depth analysis of Batista's future, NWO Preview, TNA's New Direction
- 03:58 am TV Reports: 2/19 WWE Velocity Review: Kasten's comments on matches and segments
Saturday, February 19th, 2005
Friday, February 18th, 2005
- 10:31 pm THE LOUNGE: Last Call with Mallory: "TUF" Enough Dream Match; UFC; "No Way Out"; morphing Chyna; Mr. T
- 10:00 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: State of the Industry analysis focused on how Smackdown could be overhauled, plus more (80 min.)
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: 2/18 TNA Impact Review: Caldwell's Review of Brown vs. Hoyt, DDP & Jarrett, Candido
- 08:11 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller on XFL Launch, 2000 Most Influential List, ECW Roster Evaluation - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted
- 05:09 pm Torch Today: FRIDAY NOTES: Batista Push, Booker's Pushing Themselves, Keller Reax, Political Angles, Coffee
- 04:52 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Tape Review: Burgan reviews AWA "Lethal Encouner" - Jay Lethal, Pinkie Sanchez, Matt the Angry Young Man
- 04:28 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: What are your thoughts on the line-up and hype for Sunday's No Way Out PPV?
- 04:01 pm WWE News: Ask the Torch: Wedding Rings, WWF References, Rock's Status, Crossover Stardom Problems
- 03:48 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Hunter and Stephanie talk about their interaction with father (in law) Vince
- 03:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE financial update, Royal Rumble buyrate estimate, stock price history
- 03:00 pm Torch Feedback: Third batch of ideas for how Matt Hardy can fit back into the Lita-Kane-Snitsky angle
- 02:39 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Reigns-Taker, Batista, Cena-Angle, PPV Hype, Divas
- 01:33 pm WWE News: 2/16 Ohio Valley Wrestling TV tapings: Mark Henry, Johnny Nitro, Capotelli, Cornette
- 01:24 pm WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon's absence leads to leaders stepping up, Richards, Rosey, JBL's reign
- 01:19 pm WWE News: WWE News: Smackdown ratings, Batista reveals only two people who intimidate him, new signee
- 12:30 pm Torch Flashbacks: KELLER'S Smackdown Report 1 Yr. Ago: Eddie vs. Chavo, Heyman, Holly vs. Big Show
- 12:13 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Guerrero wins WWE Title, TNA Postpones, WWE Sells Out
- 12:01 pm Torch Feedback: Smackdown Reax #1: "You know who I'm voting for? That one that looks like all the other ones."
- 11:44 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: From the Mouths of Heels
- 05:46 am TNA News: 2/18 Uncensored TNA Impact Preview: Jarrett, Nash, Styles, Trytan
- 05:10 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Live Events
- 02:04 am TV Reports: 2/17 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 01:59 am TV Reports: 2/17 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 12:46 am WWE News: Interview Highlights: Ron Simmons tells Byte This he's still a WWE consultant
Thursday, February 17th, 2005
Wednesday, February 16th, 2005
- 08:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: Latest match planned for WM21, Raw ratings breakdown
- 07:54 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #849: Top 50 Stories of 2004, Tons of Backstage TNA and WWE News, Amy Weber Details
- 05:10 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Exclusive Details of Amy Weber Mess, New Position in WWE, Mega Push Coming, Big Botched Finish (26 min.)
- 04:27 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 2/14
- 03:51 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Hot News on Hogan-Vader backstage controversy and PPV match - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Newsletter
- 01:45 pm THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: African-Americans in WWE, Playboy, Jericho and Christian's range, mystery teams
- 01:31 pm THE LOUNGE: Road to WrestleMania 21: Greatest Matches (HBK-Razor, Hogan-Andre, Rock-Austin)
Tuesday, February 15th, 2005
- 11:12 pm TNA News: 2/15 TNA in Orlando, Fla.: Crowd chants "drop the title" at Jarrett during TV taping
- 10:26 pm TNA News: 2/15 TNA in Orlando, Fla.: Results of next two weeks of Impact for Fox Sports Net
- 04:35 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Exclusive news on Piper Hall of Fame, Hogan, WM21 line-up, Moment of Insanity (27 min.)
- 04:20 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. Ago: Rock vs. Benoit, Kane vs. Triple H & Big Show, Radicalz
- 04:18 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. Ago: Flair vs. Hogan, Sid vs. Jarrett, Luger vs. Funk
- 04:16 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. Ago: Raven, Dreamer, Francine, Justin, Heyman, Dusty, Mikey
- 03:51 pm Arena Reports: 2/12 IWA Mid-South in Highland, Ind.: Ian Rotten, Delirious, Arik Cannon, Masada, Sydal
- 03:27 pm WWE News: 2/14 WWE Raw HOLT report: What the live crowd saw that TV viewers didn't
- 03:21 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "Sacrificing one burgeoning character for another is very stupid and short-sighted booking."
- 03:09 pm THE LOUNGE: Office Politics: McMahon's Inhumanity to Man Dept: Monday Night Rotten
- 03:08 pm ROH News: ROH News: Updated lineups for upcoming events, new team added to six man tourny, Corino to wrestle injured
- 03:02 pm Other News: Torch Indy Report: Vetter's Weekend Report - Punk, Dragon, Aries, Joe, Daniels, Evans
- 02:53 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Is the Batista turn playing out too slowly or predictably, or is it nearly perfect as it?
- 02:35 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock's WWE status further clarified; he says he misses wrestling fans
- 02:35 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 2/10
- 02:12 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Batista-JBL-Hunter, Jericho, Orton, Playboy, Piper, Lawler
- 06:09 am DVDs - VGames - Books: DVD review: Burgan reviews WWE's Andre the Giant - Hulk Hogan, Infamous Hair Cut Match
- 03:41 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 2/14 Raw Insanity: Roddy Piper, JBL, and Britney Friggin' Spears
- 02:35 am Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: Angle Update, TNA PPV Poll, Brock Notes, Strange Coincidences, Mills Brothers
- 01:46 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Jericho's insults have become lame instead of sharp like when he taunted Stephanie."
- 01:18 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: TNA PPV Hits and Misses - Daniels-Styles, Jarrett-Nash, Waltman, Gunn, Hardy, Raven
- 01:03 am KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - Blow-up Dragons, Reigns Speaks, Basic Instinct
- 12:28 am TV Reports: 2/12 NWA Wildside TV review: Bailey Abandons NWA Elite
Monday, February 14th, 2005
- 11:49 pm VIP Exclusive Features: 10 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted: Hogan-Vader Backstage Controversy, Nash Interview, Lawler vs. Sid
- 11:39 pm MITCHELL FEATURES: MOJO MITCHELL'S RAW 2/14: Stream of Bigotry, Piper Changes the Question, The Anti-Cena
- 11:24 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "The King really needs to stop showing us that he is the king of racism."
- 09:27 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 2/14 Raw Report: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live show
- 08:50 pm TV Reports: 2/14 WWE Raw Report: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 04:05 pm THE LOUNGE: Curtain Jerker: John Cena Must Lose
- 03:28 pm Torch Feedback: More ideas for how Matt Hardy's return to the Lita-Kane-Snitsky storyline can be presented
- 03:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lance Storm Update, Stacy Thong Link, Austin Listed, WM Videogame Info
- 03:15 pm WWE News: WWE News: Christy in Playboy in time for WM21, Molly debunks Playboy rumors
- 03:10 pm WWE News: WWE News: JBL's marriage in New York Times, Batista in Australia, Steven Richards Update
- 02:45 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The Real Deal with Pat McNeill: The Hot Five Stories of the Week - Weber, Lesnar, Rock, ROH (24 min.)
- 02:28 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. (and 1 wk.) Ago: Dawn Marie, Dreamer, Dusty, RVD, Heyman
- 02:27 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. (and 1 wk.) Ago: Sid vs. Hall, Terry Funk, 3 Count, Norman Smiley, Lex & Liz
- 02:24 pm THE LOUNGE: 2/13 WWE Sunday Night Heat review: Shelton Benjamin, Hassan, Duvari, Snitsky
- 02:21 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. (and 1 wk.) Ago: Cactus Jack and Triple H set up match in opening segment
- 02:04 pm Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #2: "Jeff Hardy really won me over. His jump off the top of the entrance tunnel was unreal."
- 01:54 pm Arena Reports: 2/13 WWE Raw in Toledo, Ohio: Second very detailed report with Orton challenging Hunter
- 01:48 pm Arena Reports: 2/13 WWE Raw in Toledo, Ohio: Batista gets freakish pop, Kane vs. Snitsky, Master vs. Rhyno
- 01:39 pm Arena Reports: 2/13 WWE Smackdown in Valparaiso, Ind.: Detailed second report, Booker vs. Heidenreich
- 03:49 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Doing It: Following through on good ideas
- 01:22 am Arena Reports: 2/13 WWE Smackdown in Valparaiso, Ind.: Show vs. Reigns & Jindrak, Rey vs. Kenzo
- 01:21 am VIP Exclusive Features: McMahon Interview, McMahon Rewrites History and Whines, WCW Clash Report - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 12:39 am Torch Feedback: TNA PPV Reax #1: "This was my first TNA PPV and it certainly won't be my last."
- 12:14 am VIP Exclusive Features: PPV Audio Roundtable: Keller, McNeill, Caldwell discuss Nash, X-Pac, Gunn, Daniels-Styles, TNA future (37 min.)
- 12:10 am PPV Reports: 2/13 TNA Against All Odds PPV: Caldwell's "Alternative Perspective" Review
- 12:09 am VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: TNA PPV Review, Brock Lawsuit Reaction, UFC, Amy Weber, WWE in Japan (17 min.)
Sunday, February 13th, 2005
- 11:00 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: TNA Against All Odds PPV - 1-10 scores and picks for best matches
- 10:42 pm TV Reports: 2/12 WWE Bottom Line Review: Edge-Hunter, Michaels-Flair, Raw in Japan
- 08:44 pm PPV Reports: KELLER'S 2/13 TNA Against All Odds PPV Report: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage
- 08:01 pm TV Reports: 2/12 WWE After Burn Review: JBL-Godzilla, Tournament Matches, Smackdown in Japan
- 06:29 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Batista says Flair can still party, Mathews clarifies engagement rumors
- 05:07 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: Over/Under - Orton's Concussions & Batista's Turn, TNA PPV Preview, The Rock vs. Brock
- 03:05 pm WWE News: 2/14 WWE Raw PREVIEW: Tag Titles, Headaches, and Decisions, Decisions
- 02:17 pm VIP Exclusive Features: The most in-depth look at the controversial Brock Lesnar situation from all angles - Torch #848
- 01:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Royal Rumble '95 Coverage, Flair's return to WCW schedule, Waltman injured - 10 Yrs. Ago Torch
- 01:23 pm TV Reports: 2/12 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed match analysis and grades
- 12:33 pm TV Reports: 2/13 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 03:11 am TV Reports: 2/12 WWE Velocity Review: Over 13 minutes of London vs. Akio, Spike's entrance
Saturday, February 12th, 2005
Friday, February 11th, 2005
Thursday, February 10th, 2005
- 08:23 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of broadcast
- 06:34 pm THE LOUNGE: Incoherent Rambling: Brock Sues, TNA Dominates, and Who Should Face Muhammad?
- 05:38 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: How much of an effect do the timeslots for TNA Impact have on your viewing habits?
- 05:14 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Ideas for Kane-Lita-Hardy, WWE 24/7, Batista's weakness, commercial spots
- 04:44 pm WWE News: WWE News: UK Wrestling Awards, Candice Michelle on Stern, Christy on ad for girls video
- 04:30 pm WWE News: WWE News: Raw and Smackdown timeslots changes in Oz, Rock on Vince and kissing, Bubba
- 04:11 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Austin added to WM, Raw in Japan, Zach Gowen settles with WWE
- 01:41 pm GUTTMAN'S TAKE: GUTTMAN: The Legend of the the Legend Killer's Killers
- 06:51 am Torch Flashbacks: POWELL: The little things in pro wrestling that are driving me nuts lately
Wednesday, February 9th, 2005
- 04:51 pm Torch Flashbacks: Top 5 Stories 1 Yr. Ago: Michaels added to WM20, Savage-TNA, Austin on Hogan
- 04:09 pm Torch Today: WEDNESDAY NOTES: WM21, Paying Dues, Ms. Monday Nitro, Orton Idea, Never Turned
- 04:04 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 2/7
- 03:34 pm WWE News: WWE News: Austin's sues for $185 million, Dark Matches, Geography, Where Are They Now?
- 03:19 pm TNA News: TNA News: TNA's Jarrett, Nash, Page, Brown on FSN; TNA to debut on TV in Europe
- 02:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Super Bowl affects WWE ratings, Batista's future, Angle Judges Paddle Contest
- 02:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Rock says he's done with WWE, Legal Notes on Non-Competes, Candice Controversy
- 02:25 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Batista Eyes Belt, Japanese Fans, Edge Promo, Orton Concussion
- 02:07 pm Guest Editorials: Brock Lesnar made his choices and now should have to live with them
- 01:57 pm Torch Instant Polls: NEW POLL: What do you personally want to see happen with Brock Lesnar?
- 01:43 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Kane Changes, Strobe Details, Cage Match Rules, Rating Matches, Barbed Wire
- 11:54 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: Stop laughing and start helping
- 09:49 am THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: No. 69 (heh heh), Never-Faces and Never-Heels, and a sunset ride
Tuesday, February 8th, 2005
- 11:13 pm Other News: Japan's Top 5 Stories of the Week and Latest Results: WWE on tour, NOAH, Baba
- 09:29 pm WWE News: WWE News: Michaels vs. Flair and Hunter vs. Edge are ratings winners on Raw
- 07:41 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Lots of responses to open question about wrestlers who never turned
- 07:21 pm Torch Feedback: Insight and Opinion on Brock Lesnar Lawsuit from several Torch readers
- 06:47 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Exclusive additional details on Weber controversy, Tour Details, Orton's New Gimmick (27 min.)
- 06:23 pm Torch Today: TUESDAY NOTES: Orton's Future, Who Said It, Most Influential 1995, XHL, Chyna, Lesnar
- 05:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lesnar mainstream article, WWE response, Iron Sheik wants to return, Flair partying
- 05:06 pm WWE News: WWE News: Photos of Amy Weber from strip club flyer, and magazine it was taken from
- 03:54 pm ROH News: ROH News: Matches added to upcoming events, ROH announces a new series of home releases, teams to be added to tag division
- 03:29 pm Other News: Press Release: FIP set for doubleshot weekend-C.M. Punk, Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries
- 03:25 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Lesnar Lawsuit - The Pros and Cons of his case against WWE including legal precedents
- 02:56 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #3: "I have seen the future of wrestling and its name is Dave Batista!"
- 02:56 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Smackdown as of 2/3
- 02:56 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's Raw in Japan Insanity: How a Smackdown Batista can be bigger than DX and the Horsemen
- 02:16 am VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Lesnar Lawsuit Details & Analysis, Amy Weber Controversy, Batista Gazes at Belt (28 min.)
- 12:59 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "Give credit to Lawler and Ross for being quiet and letting the moment speak for itself."
Monday, February 7th, 2005
- 11:44 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #1: "That ending with Batista starring at the title was one of the best things I've seen on Raw."
- 10:47 pm TNA News: Interview Highlights: A.J. Styles says, "They write the show, I go with the flow."
- 09:42 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 2/7 Raw review: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of telecast
- 09:10 pm TV Reports: 2/7 WWE Raw: Mallory's "Virtual Time" Alternative Perspective Coverage
- 08:32 pm TV Reports: 2/5 NWA Wildside TV review: 2004 Match of the Year: Styles & Gabriel & Luke vs. Daniels & Rainman & Azrael
- 07:15 pm WWE News: POLL: Where do you stand on the Brock Lesnar lawsuit against WWE?
- 06:37 pm WWE News: WWE News: Lawsuit reveals Lesnar locked out of wrestling until June 2010
- 06:22 pm WWE News: WWE News: Brock Lesnar files lawsuit against WWE
- 04:45 pm WWE News: WWE News: Amy Weber departs WWE, details on reasons why
- 03:29 pm MCNEILL'S TAKE: McNEILL: TNA Impact Analysis
- 02:57 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Smackdown Hits and Misses - JBL-Cena, Batista, Mysterio, Tourney, Hall of Fame
- 01:47 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Wrestlers who never turned, Hall of Fame, Luger dislike, Ross-Lawler heat, Strobes
- 01:29 pm Torch Flashbacks: ECW on TNN TV 5 Yrs. (and 1 wk.) Ago: Raven tries to steal Francine from Dreamer, Awesome vs. Spike
- 01:23 pm Torch Flashbacks: WCW Nitro 5 Yrs. (and 1 wk.) Ago: Sid & Terry Funk & Ric Flair team against Jarrett & Harrises
- 01:19 pm Torch Flashbacks: WWF Raw 5 Yrs. (and 1 wk.) Ago: Rock ends Angle's win streak. X-Pac vs. Jericho
- 01:12 pm Arena Reports: 2/5 Combat Zone Wrestling in Philadelphia: Four Title Changes, skirting of commission rules
- 12:25 pm Other News: Torch Indy Report: Vetter's Weekend Report - CZW and IWA-MS title change hands
- 04:56 am Other News: Burgan recaps WrestleReunion Day 3 - Kevin Nash and Mick Foley sign Death of WCW book
- 04:23 am THE LOUNGE: Daydream Believer: Visions of Wrestling: Vince, Laurenaitis, Gewirtz, Stephanie, Shane, Triple H
Sunday, February 6th, 2005
- 08:31 pm TV Reports: 2/5 WWE Bottom Line Review: Cage Match, Batista's Choice, Highlights from Raw
- 07:24 pm TV Reports: 1/29 WWE Velocity Review: Akio vs. Nunzio, Former ROH Wrestler
- 07:18 pm TV Reports: 2/5 WWE Velocity Review: Road to Wrestlemania Begins
- 03:36 pm THE LOUNGE: The Sunday Brunch: Triple H-itis Through a Spoof, Master Debating, Styles vs. Daniels, Fixing the Women's Division
- 03:31 pm TV Reports: 2/5 WWE After Burn Review: The Tournament Begins, Hall of Fame Announced, Carlito's Plan
- 02:17 pm TV Reports: 2/6 WWE Experience review: Nelson reviews the Raw-Smackdown hybrid show
- 11:05 am WWE News: 2/7 WWE Raw PREVIEW: Edge vs. Triple H; Jericho vs. Benoit; Tag Team Title Match
- 09:48 am VIP Exclusive Features: WCW In-Depth Roster Rankings 2000, Guerrero Injured in First WWF Match, - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted
- 06:29 am VIP Exclusive Features: Benoit & Guerrero Jump to WWF, Rumble 2000, Annual WWF Roster Rankings - 5 Yrs. Ago Torch Just Posted
- 05:34 am VIP Exclusive Features: McNeill Audio Update: Vince McMahon, WWE in Japan, Waltman to TNA, Biggest Tag Tourney (18 min.)
- 02:03 am TV Reports: 2/5 WWE Velocity review: Giebink's detailed review of Confidential-style show
Saturday, February 5th, 2005
Friday, February 4th, 2005
- 11:12 pm ROH News: ROH news: ROH set to debut in Buffalo, NY, Aries signed for Manhattan debut, talent added to upcoming events
- 09:25 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Mitchell Audio Update: What if Piper didn't jump to WWF, plus other reader-topics - Sawyer-Rich, Hansen (27 min.)
- 08:55 pm TV Reports: 2/4 TNA Impact Review: Caldwell's Review of DDP & Brown vs. Naturals, Styles vs. Daniels, Nash Nearly Naked
- 06:20 pm TNA News: TNA News: Additional TV clearance in Canada begins today, joining ESPN Classic shows
- 06:16 pm Torch Today: FRIDAY NOTES: Backyard Wrestling, Fozzy Sales, WCW Frustration, Jeopardy-Pro Wrestling, Who Said It?
- 05:37 pm Other News: ETC. News: Luger Update, Konnan, Page, Guerrero, Snuka, HTM, Dusty, WrestleReunion in WSJ
- 05:26 pm WWE News: WWE News: Full March house show line-up with Hunter vs. Orton vs. Batista, Jericho vs. Hassan
- 05:17 pm TNA News: TNA News: Jarrett and Brown on Best Damn Sports Show tonight, Destination X ad
- 05:12 pm WWE News: WWE News: One cent "Best of WrestleMania" PPV, Smackdown Rating, Undertaker-Callous
- 05:09 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE release full list of current and upcoming Hall of Fame members
- 05:06 pm Other News: National Gallup Poll indicates pro wrestling lost 33 percent of fanbase in last three years
- 01:19 pm TNA News: 2/4 TNA Impact Preview: More Jarrett Bashing?, Styles vs. Daniels
- 11:33 am THE LOUNGE: The Submission Position: My Favorite Wrestling Submission
- 05:20 am TV Reports: 2/3 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 2)
- 05:05 am TV Reports: 2/3 WWE Smackdown review: Smackdown Express v4.0 (Hr. 1)
- 04:42 am THE LOUNGE: The Lounge Weekend (TLW) Preview of TV Recaps, Columns, and Wrestling Events.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2005
- 11:55 pm Torch Instant Polls: POLL: Hunter as Mel Gibson, Eugene as Forrest Gump - What's you opinion of these WWE TV spots?
- 10:13 pm TV Reports: 2/03 Smackdown Review: Madavi's Smackdown Breakdown
- 08:44 pm TV Reports: KELLER'S 2/3 WWE Smackdown Review: Ongoing "virtual time" analysis of broadcast
- 04:12 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Tough Enough 3 Winners Update, Goldberg, Strobe Lights, Powell
- 03:46 pm WWE News: WWE News: Hogan-WWE, Hall of Fame, Updates on Lots of Former WWE talents, Triple H press conference
- 03:38 pm WWE News: WWE News: Matt Hardy and Lita update, Laurinaitis family update, Jericho CD woes
- 03:25 pm WWE News: WWE News: WWE signs five-year TV deal in India, Lesnar Rumor, A-Train Update
- 03:16 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Goldberg says he owes a lot to wrestling, talks of wrestling union
- 03:10 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Jesse Ventura talks about pro wrestling future, Hall of Fame, fighting Arnold
- 03:10 pm Other News: Interview Highlights: Jesse Ventura talks about pro wrestling future, Hall of Fame, fighting Arnold
- 03:03 pm WWE News: Interview Highlights: Rob Van Dam talks about the new RVD DVD, his surgery, ECW PPV
- 04:42 am Other News: Detailed Results of 1/29 WrestleReunion Card (Pt. 2) - Jeff Jarrett, Christopher Daniels, Bobby Heenan, Jim Cornette
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005
- 09:26 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Keller Audio Update: Insider reax to Puder beating, Steamboat in WWE, ECW PPV, Waltman's future, Austin, Lex (27 min.)
- 08:36 pm DVDs - VGames - Books: Detailed Results of 1/29 WrestleReunion Card (Pt. 1) - Kamala, Roddy Piper, DDP, Jenny Taylor
- 07:26 pm Torch Today: WEDNESDAY NOTES: Who Said It, Muraco, Tough Enough, Cena Backlash, Russo, PPV Poll
- 06:41 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Torch Newsletter #847: Backstage WWE News, Rumble, Mitchell on Jarrett, Terri on Trish, Keller on WWE TV future
- 04:10 pm Arena Reports: 2/2 WWE in Hawaii (3rd report): Michaels vs. Flair, Guerrero & Rey vs. Bashams
- 03:59 pm Arena Reports: 2/2 WWE in Hawaii (2nd report): Hunter vs. Orton, Kane & Taker vs. Snitsky & Heidenreich
- 03:44 pm Other News: Torch Indy Report: Vetter's Mid-Week Indy News Update - Dreamer, Low Ki, Homicide, Jack Evans
- 03:39 pm Arena Reports: 2/2 WWE in Hawaii: Detailed Raw and Smackdown dual brand house show results
- 03:25 pm THE LOUNGE: Feud-O-Meter: Examining Raw as of 1/31/05
- 11:42 am THE LOUNGE: Frustration Nation: A memorable Rumble and a Tough Enough idea.
- 02:18 am WWE News: WWE News: Vince McMahon injury update, Raw pops big rating, Simon's IC Title match
Tuesday, February 1st, 2005
- 11:39 pm TNA News: 2/1 TNA in Orlando, Fla.: Detailed rundown of next two Impact programs
- 08:40 pm THE LOUNGE: Jumping To Conclusions: HBK-Angle, a WrestleMania analogy, Shelton's next challenge
- 08:05 pm VIP Exclusive Features: Guttman Audio Update: Batista-Hunter, Benoit-Jericho, Orton, Moment of Insanity, Reader Rants (32 min.)
- 08:02 pm Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #2: "The Raw/Smackdown interaction has been great this week."
- 07:07 pm KELLER'S TAKE: KELLER: Raw Hits and Misses - Greatest Ever, Concussion, Jericho-Benoit, Edge Shot, Simon Shot
- 06:29 pm Ask the Torch: Ask the Torch: Batista's Rumble Win, Strobe Lights, WrestleMania 22 Location, Orton Concussions
- 02:57 pm WWE News: WWE News: Brock Lesnar update regarding NFL Europe, Vikings, WWE, Royal Rumble
- 02:13 pm WWE News: WWE News: New WWE book with tales from travels, Juke Box features Cena, WWE-Super Bowl
- 02:04 pm WWE News: WWE News: Spike changes, Rock critical of Tobey Maguire and Ron Artest, strange poll
- 01:56 pm WWE News: 1/31 WWE in San Jose, Calif.: Detailed Smackdown taping results, Raw HOLT notes
- 04:59 am DVDs - VGames - Books: PWTorch Shopping Guide for February, 2005 - Best of Jay Lethal, ROH: ASE 2, Russo retirement show
- 02:50 am GUTTMAN'S TAKE: JG's 1/31 Raw Insanity: Triple H and J.B.L. Hatch a Blatantly Obvious Secret Plan
- 01:06 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: WWF SummerSlam 1990 Aftermath - (Hogan, Quake, Warrior) Part 2 of 2
- 01:03 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: WWF SummerSlam 1990 Aftermath - (Hogan, Quake, Warrior) Part 1 of 2
- 01:03 am THE LOUNGE: LOUNGE Flashbacks: WWF SummerSlam 1990 Aftermath - (Hogan, Quake, Warrior) Part 1 of 2
- 12:00 am Torch Feedback: Raw Reax #4: "I still wish Ric Flair would tone down his praise of Triple H a couple hundred notches."
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